Resort 2011: Bottega Veneta, Christian Dior & Chanel

By Alexandra SUHNER ISENBERG Editor-at-Large

Bottega Veneta

I pretty much love everything that Tomas Maier does, he seems to have captured the mood of the moment. His collections have the perfect balance of minimalism and detail, looks fabulously luxurious but effortless at the same time, and are completely wearable...read more

Christian Dior

Christian Dior presented their 60's cruise-inspired resort collection in Shanghai, which seems to be very much the norm right now with big luxury brands who are trying to woo the Chinese market. I really like this collection, but it feels more spring summer...read more

Chanel

The resort shows seem to be an opportunity for the brands to do something a bit unconventional. Chanel did theirs at Saint-Tropez's famous Sénéquier, and the models arrived by speedboat. The casting was fantastic, the girls all look relaxed and like they were on holiday, exactly what you want from resort...read more